What this blog is about

So quite a while ago, in the earlier part of my marriage, I used to do what I called "SOTD" (Scripture of the Day). I would make a point to think about a scripture that I read that day. If something in particular didn't really stand out to me, I would find something and expand on it. I would write some thoughts (usually just a paragraph or two, sometimes longer) and then I would email them to Rhoda.  I look back, and I think other than my mission, that was a time that I was getting the most out of my scripture study.  

I have been trying to think of a good way to improve my study lately, and so my mind went back to the SOTD.  I decided to start a new blog that is dedicated to these.  The timing is good, as I'm just beginning the Book of Mormon again.  For now, I'm starting at the beginning of the Book of Mormon and I'll work my way through.  In time, I suspect I'll move on to other things.  Perhaps I'll work on some other study topics rather than just going straight through a book of scripture.

With that being said, I'd like to say that I have a strong testimony of the scriptures.  I know that God lives and He wants His children to be happy.  To make that happen, He gives us directions and help from ancient prophets (thus the standard works of scripture that are there for us) all the way to current prophets (and so we continue to gain insight and instruction at general conference and other times.  I know I am a son of God, and that He cares about me.  Me!  Not just a general statement that He cares about all of us, but that He actually has enough time to care about me and take care of me and help me. That thought alone is enough to make me want really want to do better at all the things I know I should be doing.